China's Gross Marine Product (GMP) exceeded 11 trillion yuan (about 1.6 trillion US dollars) in 2025, up 5.5 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Data from the ministry show that in 2025, China's marine GDP was close to 11.02 trillion yuan, accounting for 7.9 percent of national GDP, 0.1 percentage points higher than the previous year.
Traditional marine industries developed steadily and rapidly, the data showed. The supply capacity of marine aquatic products continued to strengthen. The production of marine crude oil and natural gas increased by 3.4 percent and 17.0 percent year on year, respectively. Newly received orders, completed orders and order backlogs for seagoing vessels all maintained an international market share of above 50 percent, ranking first in the world for 16 consecutive years. The integration of marine culture and tourism was particularly notable, with the number of cruise passengers increasing by 25.3 percent year on year.
Emerging marine industries continued to improve in quality and efficiency, according to the release. The added value of the marine engineering equipment manufacturing industry increased by 10.2 percent year on year; innovative achievements in marine biomedicine and biological products continued to emerge rapidly. The offshore wind power market continued to expand, with the newly added grid-connected capacity increasing by more than 60 percent year on year, and the direct utilization of seawater continued to grow steadily.
The capacity to ensure the supply of marine resources has been steadily strengthened, said the ministry. A total of 372,000 hectares of new sea and island use areas were approved during the year, involving investments exceeding 921.8 billion yuan, effectively guaranteeing the sea and island use requirements of projects in the fisheries, oil and gas, and wind power sectors.
"The 15th Five-Year Plan outlines a systematic plan for marine development, utilization and protection. The Ministry of Natural Resources will place greater emphasis on innovation-driven development, efficient collaboration, industrial upgrading, harmony between humanity and the sea, and win-win cooperation, striving to promote high-quality development of the marine economy," said Meng Qinglei, deputy director of the Marine Strategic Planning and Economics Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources.
China's marine economy posts steady growth in 2025, topping 11 trillion yuan
China's marine economy posts steady growth in 2025, topping 11 trillion yuan
China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) held a flag-raising ceremony at the Golden Lotus Square on Thursday morning to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
At 08:00, a flag-bearing contingent composed of members of the Police Tactical Intervention Unit, a subordinate of the Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau of Macao, escorted the national flag and the Macao SAR flag into the square in a Chinese-style marching step.
This marks the first time members of the Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau have participated in a flag-raising ceremony using Chinese-style drill formations. To match the style, the contingent members wore brand-new uniforms and were equipped with brand-new gear.
Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai attended the ceremony, along with heads of central government agencies in Macao and representatives of people from all walks of life in the region.
Young representatives from Macao who had previously traveled to Beijing to participate in the "Salute to the National Flag" event also attended the ceremony.
"As a youth from Macao, I feel particularly honored and proud to be able to participate in this flag-raising ceremony. After watching the ceremony, I feel extremely moved and excited," said Tai U Fei, a student from the Macao SAR.
"This is the first time this year to witness the change from the Portuguese-style to the Chinese-style drill formations. I had seen their training before, and this time I was able to witness this historic moment with my own eyes at the Golden Lotus Square. I feel very honored. We had just returned from our visit to Beijing, where we also watched the same flag-raising ceremony from the viewing stand at Tian'anmen Square. When those familiar steps came to our land in Macao, I felt a strong sense of familiarity and honor. My feelings today are as warm as the sunshine," said another young student named Che Hang Kok.
Following the flag-raising ceremony, the Macao SAR government held a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Sam said the motherland's vigorous development and constant progress have always been the strongest support and warmest haven for the Macao SAR.
Looking ahead, Macao will demonstrate greater resolve and adopt a more forward-looking approach to push the SAR to make greater contribution to the great cause of building China into a powerful country and realizing national rejuvenation, he said, adding that the SAR will write a new chapter in the successful practice of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics.
Flag-raising ceremony held in Macao to mark 77th founding anniversary of PRC
